Trader Joe’s Thai Style Peanut Dressing has a rich, nutty peanut flavor with the perfect combination of sweet, savory, tangy, and a little spicy.

It’s also super versatile. You can use it on salads, stir-fries, grilled vegetables, and as a dip, marinade, condiment, or sauce.

For this recipe, we’re using it as a flavor booster to bring together crispy Thai Vegetable Gyoza, colorful veggies, and edamame.

The result is a quick, satisfying vegetarian meal that comes together in less than 15 minutes.

Makes 2 servings
All ingredients purchased @ Trader Joe's

Ingredients:

• 1 package Trader Joe’s Organic Shredded Green & Red Cabbage with Orange Carrots
• 8 Trader Joe’s Thai Vegetable Gyoza (frozen)
• ½ package Trader Joe’s Shelled Edamame (frozen)
• 2 tablespoons Trader Joe’s Thai Style Peanut Dressing

Directions:

1. Spray a large pan lightly with oil and preheat over medium heat. Add the cabbage mixture and edamame and then sauté for about 5 minutes.
2. Push the vegetables and edamame to one side of the pan. Lightly spray the other side with oil and add the frozen gyoza, bottom side down with the creases facing up.
3. Cook for about 1 minute, or until the bottoms are golden brown. Flip with tongs and brown the other side.
4. Add 1-2 tablespoons water, cover immediately, and steam about 2 more minutes.
5. Stir everything together, add the Thai Style Peanut Dressing, and toss until everything is coated.
6. Divide between two plates. Enjoy!

Why This Works:

This is a great example of how a few convenient Trader Joe’s ingredients can come together to make a balanced, satisfying meal without spending a lot of time in the kitchen.

The edamame adds plant-based protein and fiber, the cabbage mixture adds plenty of colorful vegetables and volume, and the gyoza makes the meal satisfying.

And the Thai Style Peanut Dressing? That’s the flavor booster that ties everything together.

Healthy eating doesn’t have to mean making everything from scratch. Sometimes it’s about knowing which convenient foods to combine with whole foods to create a meal that’s nutritious, delicious, and realistic for a busy week.

Want More Easy Trader Joe’s Meals?

This is exactly how we approach meals in our Healthy Eating at Trader Joe’s Plan. We use convenient Trader Joe’s foods and turn them into simple, balanced meals that make healthy eating easier to stick with.

If you shop at Trader Joe’s and want your meals, recipes, and shopping list planned for you each week, check out theHealthy Eating at Trader Joe’s Plan.